What is the value of an 1850 US half dollar?

Answer 1

Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter. It may be blank or there may be an O.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $230

Moderately worn - $450

Slightly worn - $600

Almost no wear - $1,208

Uncirculated - $1,830 to $30,630 depending on quality

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn condition - $29

Moderately worn - $54

Slightly worn - $96

Almost no wear - $359

Uncirculated - $660 to $17,810